METANOWThe UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs published an update on a telephone discussion between His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on 18 October 2026.
The announcement concerns regional and international developments, including the Middle East. This briefing points readers to the ministry’s own account for the official wording and context.
Source: UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Source published 2026-10-18. Checked 2026-10-19.